Description

This program provides students with the opportunity to explore the unique fauna of Australia, as well as the country's past and ongoing struggle with invasive species. This program is suggested for Biology majors. Field experience enhances classroom instruction at James Cook University in Townsville, Queensland. During the third week of the course, students take a weeklong field excursion to sites near Cairns. Field sites include the Great Barrier Reef, Magnetic Island, and the Daintree National Forest.

Highlights

Emory University has offered high-quality summer study abroad experiences around the world for nearly forty years. These popular programs provide opportunities for you to study aspects of another country's culture and society in disciplines spanning the social sciences, the sciences, and the humanities. Emory's summer study abroad programs are planned and directed by Emory faculty, and generally the courses are also taught by Emory faculty. The courses are designed to take full advantage of the overseas setting in which they take place.

Courses: All program participants take a total of eight Emory credit hours.

* BIO 223: Developmental Biology 4 credit hours

This course studies the fundamental principles that govern vertebrate and invertebrate development at the cellular, molecular and organismal level.

* BIO/ENVS 349: Ecology of Invasion 4 credit hours

This course examines the ecological and evolutionary factors that allow species to become invasive. It also explores the ecological consequences of invasive species.

In addition Emory Summer Study Abroad programs, CIPA also provides opportunities for students to conduct research abroad and community service projects abroad during the summer.

Minimum 3.0 GPA; BIO 141/142; good academic standing; at least 18 years of age; completion of a full year of college; and currently enrolled in a college/university. Students whose GPA is below 3.0 should still apply, since they may request a waiver.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

• Biology (general)
• Environmental Studies
• Neuroscience And Behavior

Cost in US$:

Please inquire for the program cost for Summer 2012.

Program Fees Include:

The total cost listed includes tuition for eight credit hours, room, partial board, insurance, cultural activities, and excursions. Students should contact the summer study abroad coordinator for details.

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Scholarships are Available

Emory University Employee Courtesy Scholarships may be applied to the academic fee portion of the summer study abroad program's cost. For more information, please contact us. Students on this program may be eligible to apply for the following scholarship: CIPA Study Abroad Grant (Summer).

Application Process Involves

• Essay
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript
• Other

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

Emory University: Center for International Programs Abroad's Mission Statement

The Center for International Programs Abroad is dedicated to fulfilling Emory College's commitment to internationalization through study abroad. In collaboration with Emory faculty, CIPA develops, promotes, and administers programming for undergraduate students that encourages both intellectual and personal growth through challenging scholarship and cultural immersion. Its services support students and faculty before, during, and after the study abroad experience in order to ensure that study abroad is an essential part of an Emory College education.